13.5% alc., $18. De-stemmed, cold soaked with other
details not disclosed. Gina Gallo is the winemaker and Matt Gallo is
the winegrower.
·Deep reddish-purple color. Highly nuanced nose
displaying aromas of black fruits, forest floor, mushrooms, cola and
toasty oak. Rich attack of black raspberry and blackberry fruit which
is mouth filling and pleasing and builds in intensity in the glass. The
tannins are soft and supple, the oak is deftly managed and a pleasing lift of citrus
complements the finish. A good crossover wine for Merlot and Cabernet drinkers.Reviewed May 7, 2009